The Comparative Analysis :
Porsche Boxster 2.9 PDK (09 - 12) vs. Porsche 718 Boxster (16 - 18)
€ 49,900
€ 54,700
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Boxster 2.9 is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
50.9
70.9
77.9
50.4
70.9
78.5
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
77.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
50.9 in
Height
50.4 in
95.1
170.9
97.4
172.4
170.9 in
Length
172.4 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
97.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3649 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.08 %
General
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
987
Generation
982
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
252 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6500 rpm
Boxster 2.9
252 hp
296 hp
718 Boxster
201 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Boxster 2.9
201 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
718 Boxster
Performance
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
162 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Boxster 2.9
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
718 Boxster
▶ REPLAY
12.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.5 lb/hp
Boxster 2.9
12.6 lb/hp
10.5 lb/hp
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Boxster 2.9
26 mpg
32 mpg
718 Boxster
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
437 mi
Range
454 mi
Boxster 2.9
437 mi
454 mi
718 Boxster
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
Boxster 2.9
172.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
718 Boxster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Boxster 2.9
718 Boxster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
507 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
